Cover Supervisor - Farnborough
Prospero Teaching is looking for confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work in a range of secondary schools across Farnborough. This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy working with young people and feel comfortable leading a classroom using pre‑prepared lesson materials.
You'll step in for absent teachers, guide students through the set work, maintain behaviour expectations, and ensure pupils remain engaged throughout the lesson. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, tutors, youth‑work staff, or anyone interested in gaining solid classroom experience.
You can choose full‑time, part‑time, or day‑to‑day work depending on your availability.
The Role:
Deliver pre‑planned lessons across a variety of subjects
Supervise classes while ensuring students stay on task
Manage behaviour in line with school policies
Support pupils with classwork and general queries
Work across different year groups in KS3 and KS4
Maintain a calm, structured, and positive learning environment
Provide cover at short notice or through pre‑booked assignments
Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, youth work, tutoring, mentoring, etc.)
Confident leading a classroom independently
Strong communication, organisation, and behaviour‑management skills
Adaptable and comfortable covering a range of subjects
Reliable, positive, and proactive
Graduates or aspiring teachers encouraged to apply
Contract Details:
Position: Cover Supervisor
Location: Farnborough
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Full‑time, part‑time, or day‑to‑day
Pay: Up to £130 per day
Age Groups: KS3-KS4
Experience, Training & Safeguarding:
Experience with young people required
Classroom or behaviour‑support experience helpful
Safeguarding training can be provided
Eligibility:
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
Two references covering work with young people
What Prospero Teaching Offers:
Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Flexible work to suit your availability
Opportunities for long‑term or permanent positionsIf you're confident leading groups and want to develop valuable school‑based experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your up‑to‑date CV